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More pensioners dragged into 60% tax trap – could you be caught?
Frozen thresholds are pushing more older workers into paying income tax at levels much higher than the headline rate, new figures show. We look at why and how you can avoid being caught in the 60% tax trap.
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Pension tax refunds: how to get your money back if you have been overcharged
Thousands of retirees recovered more than £48.5 million in overpaid tax from flexible pension withdrawals in the third quarter of 2025. Are you due a pension tax refund?
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Higher earners face £377 bill if Reeves puts up income tax – do you fit the Treasury’s definition of ‘working people’?
Labour’s election manifesto pledged not to raise National Insurance, VAT or income tax but prime minister Keir Starmer appeared reluctant to repeat the promise this week
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Magnificent Seven results: Alphabet shares jump following $100 billion quarterly revenue
AI hype has propelled the Magnificent Seven stocks to the pinnacle of the stock market. Alphabet was one of the first Mag 7 companies to report its earnings this week, and posted its first $100 billion quarterly revenue. But does the success of these tech giants mean their valuations become stretched?
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Ofgem could write off £500 million of energy debt for 195,000 households – would you be eligible?
Energy debt costs the average billpayer on the Ofgem price cap £52 a year.
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Magnificent Seven earnings preview
A busy week for Magnificent Seven earnings kicks off with three big tech companies announcing results on one night. What should investors expect?
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Nvidia becomes world’s first $5 trillion company
Less than four months after becoming the world’s first $4 trillion company, Nvidia has hit the next big milestone. Is Nvidia’s giant valuation justified?
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Side hustle tax: Do you owe HMRC money?
Unpaid social media reviews of goods and services and extra efforts to earn income online could be liable for side hustle tax
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The best packaged bank accounts
Advice Packaged bank accounts can offer great value with useful additional perks – but get it wrong and you could be out of pocket
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Could Reeves limit pension tax-free cash to £100k? Experts warn retirees against pre-Budget rush
A prominent Labour group of which chancellor Rachel Reeves is a member has suggested more than halving the maximum amount of cash pensioners can take tax-free. But wealth experts are warning retirees against irreversible decisions before the Budget.
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Reeves urged to axe stamp duty from UK shares held in an ISA
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering axing stamp duty from UK shares held in stocks and shares ISAs. What could it mean for your portfolio?
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Renters' Rights Act: how landmark reforms to end no-fault evictions will affect you
The long-awaited housing bill gets its second reading in parliament on Wednesday - how will it affect you?
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The best one-year fixed savings accounts – earn up to 4.56%
Savings One-year fixed savings accounts are now offering inflation-beating rates of up to 4.56%. We've rounded up the best deals available on the market now
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US-China trade framework agreed: is global trade back on track?
Tensions had been simmering between the world’s two largest economies over recent weeks, but an agreement seems to have been reached for a fresh thawing of US-China trade relations
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How to boost your pension pot as 35% of UK over 50s face huge retirement savings gap
Over 50s are facing a later life with little to no funds - but there are steps you can take now to boost your pot.
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Zoopla: House sales fall for first time in two years as buyers wait for Autumn Budget
The average price of a house in September was £270,000, down £1,000 from August as the housing market’s Christmas slowdown came early, Zoopla says
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Gold price falls 8% in a week – is the rally over?
The price of gold is still hovering above $4,000, but with momentum reversing, investors will wonder if the gold rally has now run its course
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Reeves must not cut cash ISA limit, MPs say – what could be announced?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is said to be considering slashing the cash ISA allowance in the Autumn Budget but is under pressure from a group of influential MPs not to make changes. What could be announced, and what does it mean for you?
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The best cash ISAs – October 2025
Savings The best cash ISAs can help you make the most of your tax-free savings. Here are the top rates to grow your money – take advantage before they disappear
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Number of high-earning women jumps 12% – how to convert income into pensions
More women than ever are paying the highest rate of tax as record numbers succeed in high paying professional roles. But their pension saving still needs to catch up
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Scammers steal over £600 million from Brits - how to protect yourself
Fraud cases in the first half of the year surged by 17% compared to the same period in 2024. Is your money at risk?
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Best inflation-beating savings accounts to make your money work hard
We explore the savings accounts that can best protect your money from inflation as millions of savers miss out on inflation-beating rates.
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Investec enters cash ISA market with top rate for savers
The bank and wealth management group's new fixed-rate deal is one of the best on the market.
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Family feuds over inheritances surge 61% – how to win the game of will wrangling
Later inheritances, health issues and more complicated family dynamics are increasingly coming into play when it comes to fighting over the family’s fortune. Here’s what you need to know
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UK dividends payments drop 1.4% with investors raking in £1 billion less than last year
Investors in UK firms were paid a total of £24.6 billion in dividends in the third quarter of 2025, down 1.4% from the same period last year as UK companies come under pressure.
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Inflation surprise as UK CPI unchanged in September
UK CPI inflation came in at 3.8% for September, unchanged from the previous month, with analysts having forecast a reading of 4%. Follow our live coverage for the latest reaction and the implications for interest rates and your money.
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UK house price growth slows amid Budget uncertainty
Annual house prices dropped in London while rising by only 0.1% month-on-month
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UK inflation: Consumer Prices Index release dates
The UK’s inflation reports are published monthly. When do they come out and where are prices heading?
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Twice as many taxpayers targeted in HMRC capital gains tax crackdown – could you be next?
A rise in the number of capital gains tax penalties follows significant cuts to tax-free allowances, catching more taxpayers out
